Join us for a transcendent evening of early music as The Tallis Scholars, under the direction of Peter Phillips, celebrate the 500th birthday of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, a master of counterpoint and one of the most influential figures in music history. This special performance, part of the Cal Performances 2024-25 Season, will take place on May 2, 2025, at 8:00 pm at the First Congregational Church in Berkeley.

Palestrina's sublimely spiritual works represent the pinnacle of Italian polyphony, and The Tallis Scholars, renowned for their interpretations of Palestrina's music, will present a program that includes one of his lesser-known mass settings, "Missa Ut re mi fa sol la," two of his greatest motets, "Laudate pueri" and "Tribulationes civitatum," and "Tu es Petrus." The concert will also feature works by Palestrina's contemporary, Orlando di Lasso, including "Media vita" and "Timor et tremor."

The Tallis Scholars have sung Palestrina’s music more than that of any other composer, earning a Gramophone Award for their now-classic Palestrina recording. This performance promises to be a benchmark in the repertoire, offering a rare opportunity to experience the loftiest peak of Renaissance polyphony.

Tickets for this unforgettable evening start at $68, with season subscriptions available now and single tickets going on sale at noon on August 6. This performance is made possible, in part, by Michael A. Harrison and Susan Graham Harrison. Don't miss this chance to celebrate Palestrina's 500th birthday with The Tallis Scholars in the beautiful setting of the First Congregational Church in Berkeley.

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